As part of efforts to improve public healthcare delivery in Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris has approved a massive N4.5 billion for the upgrade and rehabilitation of seven major hospitals across the state.
The move is aimed at improving access to modern medical care and strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
The funding will cover extensive renovation works, the procurement of advanced medical equipment, and the enhancement of facilities to ensure hospitals meet global healthcare standards.
According to the government, the decision reflects the administration’s determination to bring quality healthcare closer to residents in both rural and urban areas.
The approval was reached at a State Executive Council meeting held in Birnin Kebbi and presided over by Governor Idris, where members agreed that revitalising the health sector remains central to the administration’s development agenda.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Junaidu Marshall, said the benefitting hospitals are located in Kambaza, Suru, Kamba, Dirin-Daji, Kangiwa, Koko, and Yauri.
He explained that the comprehensive upgrade would not only focus on structural rehabilitation but also ensure that facilities are equipped with modern medical tools to improve patient care.
“This initiative clearly shows Governor Nasir Idris’ commitment to making healthcare accessible, efficient, and reliable,” Marshall stated.
“The people of Kebbi deserve the best, and this project will bring a new standard of service delivery across the state.”
The commissioner added that the latest approval complements the government’s ongoing hospital rehabilitation programme, which has already seen 16 medical facilities either completed or under renovation.
These include Argungu General Hospital — now fully equipped with modern technology, as well as hospitals in Zaga, Zuru, Bunza, Gulma, Bena, Jega, Shanga, and the Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital in Birnin Kebbi.
Marshall further revealed that Governor Idris plans to rehabilitate all 30 general hospitals across Kebbi before the end of his tenure.
“Our goal is clear: no resident of Kebbi should have to travel far to receive quality healthcare. By the time we are done, every community will have a standard hospital within reach,” he said.
Meanwhile, health experts and community members in the state have hailed the development as a major step forward, noting that it will ease the burden on existing hospitals, enhance patient outcomes, and create more jobs for medical professionals across the state.
